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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.62, 4,105.48 and 1,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.62, 4,105.48 and 1,911.88 is: 2,639.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.62 : 4,105.48 = 1,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.62/4,105.48 = 1,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.62x = 4,105.48 × 1,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.62x = 7,849,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,185.10/2,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.61

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